Homeschool English Curriculum
English at home should build a strong reading habit, structured writing and confident spoken communication - the three things assessors and universities notice.
Stage focus
Ages 5-7
- Systematic phonics
- Daily reading aloud
- Sentence writing
- Storytelling
Stage focus
Ages 8-10
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Paragraph structure
- Spelling and grammar
- Book discussion
Stage focus
Ages 11-13
- Essay planning
- Literary analysis
- Non-fiction and media literacy
- Debating
Stage focus
Ages 14-16
- Set texts and criticism
- Timed essay writing
- Language analysis
- Presentation skills
Planning notes
- A reading list that mixes challenge with genuine enjoyment
- Weekly written piece with feedback, not just worksheets
- Regular speaking practice: presentations, debate clubs, recorded talks